Spurs Top Power Rankings, Knicks Surge

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Spurs topped this week's NBA power rankings after smashing the 76ers by 40 points to kick off a new winning streak, sitting at 44. Wins and 17 losses. The Thunder holds 2nd place with 6 wins in their last 7 games, including a tough overtime victory over the Nuggets. Piston sit 3rd after clutch comeback against the Cavaliers, while the Celtics round out the top 4 on a 12 out of 14 hot streak. Next jump 4 spots to number 5, boasting the league's best defense over the last 7 weeks in a 15 out of 19 win run, including a blowout of the Spurs. Hornets climbed to 10th with 15 wins in 18 games and 11 double-digit victories by 20 or more points. On the flip side, trailblazers drop 4 spots after blowout losses. Teams like the Nuggets struggle with just one win against winning teams in 7 weeks, despite a solid overall record.

1:01Bottom feeders such as the Kings, Pacers, Nets and Wizards prioritize lottery odds with the Kings holding the worst record at 14 wins and 49 losses for 14% shot at the top pick. Post-trade deadline. These rankings blend recent play, full season results, and future outlook without overreacting to hot streaks against weak foes. Contenders like the Timberwolves and Cavaliers stay strong amid injuries with Anthony Edwards leading scores and James Hardin battling through a thumb issue. Play in battles heat up in both conferences, as teams like the Lakers clutch out wins and Warriors rest even curry, locking into postseason, positioning with the regular season winding down. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor, some chase peace. I put my head in at S.O.L.I.